A groundbreaking startup from Zamboanga City, Philippines, is revolutionizing the eco-friendly product industry by repurposing discarded banana leaves for sustainable and innovative products. Founded in 2022, UnVas works to support underserved communities while enhancing Mindanao's agricultural waste management.
Inspired by the vast amount of banana leaves left unused in their lands, UnVas' creator and associate professor Julienne Fabian took the initiative to develop a venture that would benefit local stakeholders, including prisoners, working youth, OFWs, and women affected by conflict in Matanog, Maguindanao del Norte. These dedicated workers earn between 35% to 45% of the product's retail price, providing a sustainable livelihood for these communities.
According to Ms. Fabian, the objective was to introduce an eco-friendly solution while also creating income-generating opportunities for marginalized groups. The company has already sold approximately 125,000 products, and aims to reach 500,000 units by the end of the year.
Innovative startup UnVas, based in Zamboanga City, is revolutionizing the sustainable product market by converting discarded banana leaves into innovative and eco-friendly merchandise. Established in 2022, the company was founded to help underprivileged communities, including prisoners, working adults, OFWs, and women facing conflict in Matanog, Maguindanao del Norte. These hardworking individuals earn a portion of the product's retail price, providing sustainable livelihoods for these communities. UnVas creator and associate professor Julienne Fabian took the initiative to turn unutilized banana leaves into a venture that will benefit local stakeholders and create income-generating opportunities for marginalized groups.
The company's mission is to create an eco-friendly solution while also creating income-generating opportunities for disadvantaged groups. The startup has already sold around 125,000 products, and aims to reach 500,000 units by year-end.
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UnVas, a dynamic company situated in Zamboanga City, is revolutionizing the sustainable product market by converting unwanted banana leaves into eco-friendly products.
Founded in 2022, the startup's mission is to help underprivileged communities, comprising prisoners, working adults, OFWs, and women affected by conflict in Matanog, Maguindanao del Norte.
These hardworking individuals earn a portion of the product's retail price, providing sustainable livelihoods for these communities.
UnVas creator and associate professor Julienne Fabian took the initiative to utilize unused banana leaves for a venture that will benefit local stakeholders and create income-generating opportunities for disadvantaged groups.
By embracing an eco-friendly solution, the startup has already sold approximately 125,000 products, with the aim of reaching 500,000 units by year-end.
